Daily Archives: July 25, 2016

Trans-Atlantic passenger liners collide in a heavy fog off New England coast 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 25 1956)

1950s


Video: 'Andrea Doria'

(Wednesday, July 25, 1956, at around 11:10 p.m. EDT) — The Italian liner SS Andrea Doria collided with the Swedish passenger ship Stockholm late tonight while approaching the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts (bound for New York City), and began sinking (The Andrea Doria capsized and sank the following morning). Continue reading Trans-Atlantic passenger liners collide in a heavy fog off New England coast 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 25 1956) →

The Monkees finish recording two songs 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 25 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'Last Train To Clarksville (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)'

(Monday, July 25, 1966, 7:00-10:00 p.m./Tuesday, July 26, 1966, midnight-3:00 a.m. PDT) — The Monkees recorded “Last Train to Clarksville” and an early version of “I Can’t Get Her Off My Mind” today at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees finish recording two songs 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 25 1966) →